Amendments to rental-registration ordinance considered

Bottom Line

Lawrence city commissioners will look at minor amendments to the city's new ordinance requiring the registration of rental properties in single-family zoned areas of town.

Background

There are two amendments:

The ordinance will be changed to reflect a new state law that landlords cannot provide the city with a list of tenant names unless 30 days has passed since a public health or safety violation has been cited against that particular property.

Clarification that registration does not apply to group homes, adult care homes or other institutional uses allowed in single-family areas.

Adopt resolution authorizing the mayor to execute agreement for the construction of left turn lanes on Kasold Drive and traffic signal improvements at Sixth Street and Kasold. This location has been selected by KDOT as a safety improvement. The city will pay 10 percent and the state will pay 90 percent of the cost.

Authorize the city manager to execute a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project with Danis Environmental, increasing the amount of the project by $196,173. The cost of the improvements can be included in the loan funds for the project.

Authorize the mayor to sign a release of mortgage for Dennis and Carol Duermeier, 1115 Ohio.

City manager's report.

Regular agenda

Receive presentation concerning the World Company's Lawrence Is Growing Project.